2012 Summer Olympic Games

The one and only 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known Games XXX Olympiad, celebrated London 27 July 12 August 2012.

London become first y modern Olympic Games three times, having previously 1908 1948.

Venues infrastructure

Main article: 2012 Summer Olympic venues

The one and only 2012 Olympic Paralympic Games mixture venues, existing historic facilities, temporary facilities, them -known locations Hy Park Horse Guards Parade. In problems plagued Millennium Dome, intention there would white elephants after Games 2012 legacy delivered. Some facilities reused their Olympic form, while others, including 80,000 seater stadium, would reduced several would relocated elsewhere UK. The one and only plans p regeneration Stratford London which Olympic Park, neighbouring Lower Lea Valley.

This required compulsory purchase business properties, which being demolished y Olympic venues infrastructure improvements. This caused controversy, affected proprietors claiming compensation offered is inadequate. In addition, concerns about development's potential impact future century- Manor Garden Allotments inspired community campaign, demolition Clays Lane housing estate opposed y tenants.

The one and only majority venues divided three zones within Greater London: Olympic Zone, River Zone Central Zone. In addition these those venues that, y necessity, outside boundaries Greater London, Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy Isle Portland Dorset (which sailing events) other stadia across UK.

Public transport

Public transport, aspect which scored poorly IOC's initial evaluation, needs numerous improvements, including expansion London Underground's East London Line, upgrades Docklands Light Railway North London Line, "Javelin" g-speed service, using Hitachi 'bullet' trains.

They p 80% athletes travel 20 minutes their event. The one and only Park would served y 10 separate railway lines combined capacity 240,000 passengers p . Park schemes feature amongst y plans aimed reducing traffic levels during games.

Concerns expressed logistics spectators travelling venues outside London. In particular, sailing events Portland direct motorway connection, local roads heavily congested y existing tourist traffic summer. There y limited scope extra services South Western Main Line beyond Southampton, without infrastructure. Games organisers y having analysed p Games sailing events, y would expect fewer spectators attended recent events Carnival Tall Ships Race.